The SIMPLE Hub (Sustainable Industry Manufacturing Planning for Long-term Ecosystems) is a collaborative initiative led by the University of Southern Queensland, aimed at transforming regional manufacturing through sustainable innovation.
With $3.35 million in funding from the Federal Government’s Regional Research Collaboration program, the Hub brings together universities, industry partners, and research organisations to develop tailored solutions for regional challenges such as waste recycling and circular economy. Its goals include simplifying research collaboration, fostering circular economies, and building a skilled workforce by training industry-ready researchers to support the long-term growth and resilience of regional manufacturing ecosystems.
SIMPLE Hub encompasses approximately 18 interdisciplinary research projects spanning across areas such as mining, medical material technologies, computational modelling, education, training, and bio-materials. These projects collectively aim to advance sustainable manufacturing practices by fostering innovation, enhancing regional capabilities, and supporting the development of industry-relevant knowledge and skills across diverse sectors.
From left to right CFM SIMPLE Hub team: David Pham, Steven Perren, Jessica Feldman, Zahra Parhizi, Amy Allen, Nikita Walz, Alireza Entezam, Priya Pal, Tristan Shelley (Co-Director), Chundu Tamang, Hadi Nourizadeh, Polly Burey (Co-Director), Alissa Reinke, Andreas Helwig, Ali Mirzaghorbanali.
Highlights
SIMPLE Hub industry linked research based out of the Centre for Future Materials.
SIMPLE Hub’s Medical Materials team won the 2025 Research Catalyst award at the QLD Health Research Excellence Showcase.
Pilot: NOWASTE – New Options for Waste And Saving the Environment
The NO WASTE Pilot Precinct, linked to SIMPLE Hub, focused on developing circular economies tailored to regional and metropolitan contexts through innovative material research, education, and industry collaboration.
Supported by a SURF grant (Department of Education), the initiative brought together universities, government, industry, and education sectors to transform unrecovered waste into valuable products while building workforce capability and informing national policy.
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Research Students (Inclusive Summer Research Program)
Industry Partners and Collaborators
New Products Developed
Research Development and Training Programs
Contributed to Equipment and Infrastructure
Some Industry Partners
